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Topologically decoherence-protected qubits with trapped ions.

P Milman1, W Maineult, S Guibal

  • 1Laboratoire Matériaux et Phénomènes Quantiques, CNRS UMR 7162, Université Denis Diderot, 2 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France.

Physical Review Letters
|August 7, 2007
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Trapped ions simulate highly symmetrical Hamiltonians, offering superior quantum decoherence protection. This breakthrough enables longer-lived entangled states in controlled atomic systems.

Area of Science:

  • Quantum Simulation
  • Atomic Physics
  • Quantum Information Science

Background:

  • Quantum systems are vulnerable to decoherence, limiting computational power.
  • Previous models using nearest-neighbor interactions offered limited protection.
  • Developing robust quantum states is crucial for quantum technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate trapped ions as a platform for simulating a novel, highly symmetrical Hamiltonian.
  • To investigate the decoherence protection offered by this specific Hamiltonian.
  • To explore the potential for creating long-lived entangled states.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing trapped ions to engineer and simulate a specific quantum Hamiltonian.
  • Implementing long-range coupling between ions.

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  • Analyzing the properties of the system's eigenstates for decoherence resistance.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated natural protection of eigenstates against local decoherence sources.
    • Showcased a Hamiltonian with long-range coupling, outperforming nearest-neighbor models.
    • Achieved significantly enhanced decoherence times, up to 9 orders of magnitude longer.

    Conclusions:

    • Trapped ions are a viable platform for simulating robust quantum Hamiltonians.
    • The proposed Hamiltonian offers superior decoherence protection for entangled states.
    • This research paves the way for realizing complex quantum states with extended lifetimes in controlled atomic systems.